The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Baby, never have I ever wanted anyone
Like I want you babe
Come and let me show you
Just how much I feel inside
I got so much love
Oh baby, when I get near you
Oh, I can't control what I'm feeling, baby
I got so much love to give you
That I would probably want you all the time
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
I wish that I could spend all my days
And nights wrapped in your arms
Spending time with you 'cause all I see
In this world is me and you and no one else
Oh, I want you more and more
Oh baby, please understand me
I think that you deserve me, oh yeah
'Cause I'm the type that would give you
All the love and affection that you need
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Así un poquito más suavecito
Ajá así es que me gusta
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Cariño, quédate conmigo
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Like I want you babe
Come and let me show you
Just how much I feel inside
I got so much love
Oh baby, when I get near you
Oh, I can't control what I'm feeling, baby
I got so much love to give you
That I would probably want you all the time
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
I wish that I could spend all my days
And nights wrapped in your arms
Spending time with you 'cause all I see
In this world is me and you and no one else
Oh, I want you more and more
Oh baby, please understand me
I think that you deserve me, oh yeah
'Cause I'm the type that would give you
All the love and affection that you need
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Así un poquito más suavecito
Ajá así es que me gusta
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Cariño, quédate conmigo
(I gotta have your love)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Need to feel your touch)
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
(Never get enough)
Cariño, cariño, cariño
Cariño, quédate conmigo
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
Cariño, cariño, quédate conmigo
Cariño, cariño, cariño
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